Fun Homemade Gifts for Grandparents from Grandkids

Here’s a great gift for all the green-thumbed grandparents. Customize a flower pot with little handprint tulips, made by the grandchildren.

Oftentimes people around the grandparent age range stop wanting more “stuff.” That's what makes this LOVE handprint coat rack such a great idea; it’s thoughtful and useful at the same time.

Try this simple no-sew lavender bag craft, a fresh take on the classic herbal sachet. They're quick to make, filled with calming lavender, and easy enough for kids to help create from start to finish.

These DIY photo coasters are another great entry in the thoughtful but useful category. Make drink coasters, personalized with pictures of the kids for a real conversation piece.

Turn an ordinary white coffee mug into an heirloom that grandparents will treasure with this simple process. Kids can make fingerprint butterflies, then seal it on with a special variety of Mod Podge.

This DIY gift option would be ideal for any former (or current) educators. Send a custom, handmade ornament designed to mimic an old-fashioned blackboard.

Design a photo frame with fingerprint bugs for a cute little display piece. Finish it off with a picture of the grandkids for the perfect grandparent gift.

For little ones who are too young to really craft anything, handmade grandparent gifts can prove challenging. That’s where this clay footprint butterfly dish is the perfect answer for a sweet, thoughtful gift, customized by the grandchild.

Decoupage is a fun way of transferring an image from one surface to another. This means a simple picture of the kids can be turned into a coaster that the grandparents will absolutely love.

Perhaps the best thing about this handmade gift is that it can be used for all sorts of purposes. Stamp the word “LOVE” on the side of a wooden box using handprints and fingerprints, then give the grandparents a handy container for multiple different things.

Salt dough necklaces are always a great option for littles to make as a gift, so these are perfect for grandparents. Follow the tips listed to make sure they turn out looking display-worthy.

These clay sunflower bowls are just lovely, and the exact sort of thing one would expect to find on a grandparent’s side table. There is the more complex sunflower bowl, or the slightly simpler poppy bowl for younger ones to make.

These simple heart flowers are exactly what they sound like, so they are perfect for younger ones to make. Give the grandparents a bouquet that doesn’t die off after a few days with this project.

For another option, make paper flowers out of old egg carton cups. Adults can cut them out, then kids can decorate them and add paper straws to make a whole bunch.

These DIY magnets are another great option, and they’re really easy to make. Customize them with pics of the kids for that extra thoughtful touch.

This homemade gifts for grandparents idea combines a couple of techniques from above. Make a custom flowerpot, but layer it with photos of the grandkids for a really special gift.

With all the custom coaster options here, there’s something for almost everyone. Instead of attaching a picture to these coasters, kids can show off their crafting skills by making the actual coasters themselves from craft sticks.

This project is a bit more complex, but the final result is so striking. Turn a picture of the grandchild into a framed silhouette, perfect for display.

Start with a coloring page and a photo frame, and end with a lovely suncatcher. Kids can turn the picture into a neat stained glass picture with minimum mess and cleanup.

Turn a treasured family photo into a fun puzzle for the grandparents. Plus, this uses a magnetic backing so the whole thing can stick to the refrigerator when it’s done.